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WBFO Brief

WBFO Brief Thursday December 22, 2022

Published December 22, 2022 at 9:53 AM EST
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Hear a chat about representation, with Buffalo's original Kente Claus, an afro-centric counterpart to the more familiar depictions of Santa. We also have the latest on Blizzard preparations garbage and recycling in Buffalo are cancelled, schools — including Buffalo - are closed Friday. And the state's first licensed cannabis retail outlet is opening... downstate.

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